Boeing 757s need new maintenance checks, 20 years after the last ones

The US aviation regulator wants new safety checks for Boeing 757 airplanes. This means airlines will have to update their maintenance plans for these older planes.

The Boeing 757 is a workhorse aircraft, many of which are still flying cargo and passengers. When regulators demand new maintenance rules for an aging fleet, it means they have found a new problem. Airlines will now face higher operating costs for these planes, which could accelerate their retirement.